South Carolina News
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More than 100 years after his death, Robert Smalls — a Civil War hero, educator and South Carolina politician — will be honored with a statue on the Statehouse grounds. -
Rock Hill City Council voted unanimously July 7 to increase activity fees for recreational programs. The city is clashing with York County over the change. -
South Carolina's annual sales tax free weekend returns Friday, Aug. 1-3, 2025. -
Greenville Technical College and Prisma Health have come together to train the next generation of emergency medical technicians, with an aim to address the EMT workforce shortage in South Carolina. -
Summer often leads to increased screen time for kids. With school out, and less daily structure, many kids have more free time. -
The State Department of Education will take over the financial business of the Marlboro County School District. The announcement comes less than a day after the district passed its 2025-26 budget, almost two weeks late.
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Courtesy of the authorThis week, we revisit our conversation with Ben Beard, author of The South Never Plays Itself: A Film Buff’s Journey Through the South on Screen. -
Currier & Ives/Library of CongressAfter two decades of research and investigation, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, in collaboration with the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), has unveiled the first volume of the Francis Marion Papers, a project that holds the potential to reshape our understanding of one of the American Revolution’s most heroic figures.For this episode we sat down with Molly Fortune, CEO of SC250); co-editor Ben Rubin, and co-editor Rick Wise, Director of the SC Battlefield Preservation Trust, to talk about the work behind the publication of the papers and about Marion and his compatriots in the Revoultionary War.
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Latest Episodes of the SC Lede
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SC Public RadioOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 8, 2025: we catch you up on the latest campaign trail moves from the U.S. Senate and S.C. governor’s race; several big-name Democrats and one Republican are heading to the state over the coming weeks; and more! -
Mark Adams/SCETVOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 5, 2025: Gavin Jackson’s interview with PBS legend, award-winning documentarian Ken Burns. The two discuss Burns' latest project The American Revolution that he co-directed with Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt.
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MUSCThis week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Taylor Lofton about strategies to help prevent head injuries in children. -
Provided/ProvidedThis week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Jane Scribner about bug bites and stings, and possible reactions that may require medical attention.
Nation and World
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Unlike school days, which include physical activity and limited screen time, summer’s lack of structure can lead to more sedentary behavior. -
Each year, a flood of graduates enter the job market between June and November. Those who aren’t prepared often struggle to land that crucial first job.
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This week on Who What When, we’re turning back the clock and discussing the early days of the United States with an episode all about the Founding Fathers. -
From restaurants to books to movies, this week on Who What When we’re looking at famous franchises from across pop culture.
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From lesson plans to teacher recertification, see the latest from SCETV's Education team.
More Headlines
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A federal appeals court has canceled plea deals with three men accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, deepening the legal morass surrounding the long-stalled case. -
Nigeria's government is pushing back against U.S. efforts to send the country migrants and foreign prisoners, with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar quoting Public Enemy to drive home his point. -
During the Srebrenica genocide, 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were killed. It's remembered as the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II.
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The fire ended up destroying homes across several communities, among them the historic Black neighborhood of Altadena.
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In the days since deadly flash floods killed more than 120 people in central Texas, there have been many questions about emergency systems in the U.S.
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People in Kerrville, Texas, say it’s difficult to recognize their community after flash flooding swept through last week, killing at least 120 people.
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The northern regional capital has become a frequent target of Russian drones, missiles and guided bombs. Now, Ukraine's top general says at least 50,000 Russian troops have massed across the border. -
On a state visit, France's president announced the loan of the tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion. It will return to the U.K. for the first time in more than 900 years. -
The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle. -
President Trump is heading to Texas to assess the damage caused by the recent flooding. DOGE has access to a database that controls government payments to farmers and ranchers.
